Demonstrators against US President Barack Obama's national tax, stage a protest in Staten Island, New York, April 15, 2009. Critics of Obama marked national tax day with nationwide "tea party" protests that Republicans are calling the birth of a grassroots opposition, but Democrats dismiss as a fraud. The demonstrations, styled on the famous 1773 Boston Tea Party revolt against British colonial taxes, came as Americans rushed to meet the annual deadline for filing income tax returns. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

Demonstrators against US President Barack Obama's national tax, stage a protest in Staten Island, New York, April 15, 2009. Critics of Obama marked national tax day with nationwide "tea party" protests that Republicans are calling the birth of a grassroots opposition, but Democrats dismiss as a fraud. The demonstrations, styled on the famous 1773 Boston Tea Party revolt against British colonial taxes, came as Americans rushed to meet the annual deadline for filing income tax returns.

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  1. President Barack Obama talks to reporters following his meeting with Congressional Democrats and Republicans appealing for bipartisanship on fixing the economy, in the White House press briefing room in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  2. State Sen. Abel Maldonado, R-Santa Maria, left, smiles as the Senate Rules Committee approved his nomination for Lieutenant governor at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. Democrats and Republicans on the committee joined in a 4-0 vote to send his nomination to the full Senate for final approval. Maldonado was nominated for the position by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger after Lt. Gov. John Garamendi, a democrat, was elected to Congress in November of last year.
  3. Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind. asks a question of President Barack Obama during the Senate Democratic Policy Committee Issues Conference, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at the Newseum in Washington. Just weeks ago, it seemed inconceivable that Republicans could win control of Congress this fall. Not anymore. Almost by the day, Republicans are sensing fresh opportunities to pick up ground. Just Wednesday, former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats announced he would try to reclaim his old seat from Democrat Evan Bayh, who barely a year ago had been a finalist to be Barack Obama's running mate. And Republicans nationwide are still celebrating Scott Brown's January upset to take Edward Kennedy's former seat in Massachusetts.
  4. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., listens to President Barack Obama, right, during the Senate Democratic Policy Committee Issues Conference, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at the Newseum in Washington. Just weeks ago, it seemed inconceivable that Republicans could win control of Congress this fall. Not anymore. Almost by the day, Republicans are sensing fresh opportunities to pick up ground. Just Wednesday, former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats announced he would try to reclaim his old seat from Democrat Evan Bayh, who barely a year ago had been a finalist to be Barack Obama's running mate. And Republicans nationwide are still celebrating Scott Brown's January upset to take Edward Kennedy's former seat in Massachusetts.
  5. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 02: Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad (D-ND) delivers opening remarks during a hearing about the Obama Administration's FY2011 budget on Capitol Hill February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. White House Office of Managment and Budget Director Peter Orszag faced tough questions from both Republicans and Democrats about the budget, which would bring the projected deficit for 2010 to $1.6 trillion.
  6. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 02: White House Office of Managment and Budget Director Peter Orszag testifies before the Senate Budget Committee about the Obama Administration's FY2011 budget on Capitol Hill February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. Orszag faces tough questions from both Republicans and Democrats about the budget, which would bring the projected deficit for 2010 to $1.6 trillion.
  7. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 02: White House Office of Managment and Budget Director Peter Orszag testifies before the Senate Budget Committee about the Obama Administration's FY2011 budget on Capitol Hill February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. Orszag faces tough questions from both Republicans and Democrats about the budget, which would bring the projected deficit for 2010 to $1.6 trillion.
  8. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 02: White House Office of Managment and Budget Director Peter Orszag testifies before the Senate Budget Committee about the Obama Administration's FY2011 budget on Capitol Hill February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. Orszag faces tough questions from both Republicans and Democrats about the budget, which would bring the projected deficit for 2010 to $1.6 trillion.
  9. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 02: White House Office of Managment and Budget Director Peter Orszag testifies before the Senate Budget Committee about the Obama Administration's FY2011 budget on Capitol Hill February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. Orszag faces tough questions from both Republicans and Democrats about the budget, which would bring the projected deficit for 2010 to $1.6 trillion.
  10. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 02: White House Office of Managment and Budget Director Peter Orszag testifies before the Senate Budget Committee about the Obama Administration's FY2011 budget on Capitol Hill February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. Orszag faces tough questions from both Republicans and Democrats about the budget, which would bring the projected deficit for 2010 to $1.6 trillion.
  11. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 02: White House Office of Managment and Budget Director Peter Orszag testifies before the Senate Budget Committee about the Obama Administration's FY2011 budget on Capitol Hill February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. Orszag faces tough questions from both Republicans and Democrats about the budget, which would bring the projected deficit for 2010 to $1.6 trillion.
  12. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 02: White House Office of Managment and Budget Director Peter Orszag testifies before the Senate Budget Committee about the Obama Administration's FY2011 budget on Capitol Hill February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. Orszag faces tough questions from both Republicans and Democrats about the budget, which would bring the projected deficit for 2010 to $1.6 trillion.
  13. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 02: White House Office of Managment and Budget Director Peter Orszag testifies before the Senate Budget Committee about the Obama Administration's FY2011 budget on Capitol Hill February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. Orszag faces tough questions from both Republicans and Democrats about the budget, which would bring the projected deficit for 2010 to $1.6 trillion.
  14. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 02: White House Office of Managment and Budget Director Peter Orszag testifies before the Senate Budget Committee about the Obama Administration's FY2011 budget on Capitol Hill February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. Orszag faces tough questions from both Republicans and Democrats about the budget, which would bring the projected deficit for 2010 to $1.6 trillion.
  15. Central Illinois voter Roy Powell fills out his Illinois primary election ballot in the garage of Dave Matthew's residence in Springfield, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Voters in Illinois were trickling to the polls Tuesday in the nation's first primary of the year to determine which Democrat will defend both the governor's office and a U.S. Senate seat against Republicans eyeing Democratic infighting and scandal.
  16. Central Illinois voters fill out their Illinois primary election ballots in the garage of Dave Matthew's residence in Springfield, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Voters in Illinois were trickling to the polls Tuesday in the nation's first primary of the year to determine which Democrat will defend both the governor's office and a U.S. Senate seat against Republicans eyeing Democratic infighting and scandal.

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  1. House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, second from left, listens to President Barack Obama, right, during a meeting of House and Senate bipartisan leaders to discuss the economy and jobs, Tuesday, Feb. 2010, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Washington. From left are, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., Boehner, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. and the president.
  2. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: The swing set used by President Barack Obama's daughters Malia and Sasha is covered in snow at the White House on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. The region is expected to get anywhere from 18 inches to 30 inches of snow before the storm moves on.
  3. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama's motorcade waits to take him to the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in a heavy snow on the south driveway of the White House on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. The region is expected to get anywhere from 18 inches to 30 inches of snow before the storm moves on.
  4. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama greets supporters on the rope line after delivering remarks at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. Top party officials and supporters gathered for the annual meeting to map out their agenda for the year.
  5. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. Top party officials and supporters gathered for the annual meeting to map out their agenda for the year.
  6. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama, flanked by Democratic National Committee chairman Tim Kaine (L) and Alice Germond, DNC Secretary (R), delivers remarks at the DNC winter meeting on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. Top party officials and supporters gathered for the annual meeting to map out their agenda for the year.
  7. U.S. President Barack Obama (C) waves to U.S. Democratic Party members before addressing the Senate Democratic Policy Committee Issues Conference at the Newseum in Washington, February 3, 2010. At right is Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
  8. Alexi Giannoulias speaks with reporters while campaigning for the Democrat party U.S. Senate seat prior to the primary election in Springfield, Ill., Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.
  9. Barney Frank, Congressman from Massachusetts (Democrat), 4th District and Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, USA, left, speaks with Director General of the World Trade Organization Pascal Lamy during a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Friday Jan. 29, 2010. Climate change moves to the forefront at the World Economic Forum with the question of what steps world governments, big business and activists can take together to find a path that is both effective environmentally but won't break the bank.
  10. Barney Frank, Congressman from Massachusetts (Democrat), 4th District and Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, USA, waits for the start of a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Friday Jan. 29, 2010. Climate change moves to the forefront at the World Economic Forum with the question of what steps world governments, big business and activists can take together to find a path that is both effective environmentally but won't break the bank.
  11. Barney Frank, Congressman from Massachusetts (Democrat), 4th District and Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, USA, waits for the start of a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Friday Jan. 29, 2010. Climate change moves to the forefront at the World Economic Forum with the question of what steps world governments, big business and activists can take together to find a path that is both effective environmentally but won't break the bank.
  12. Barney Frank, Congressman from Massachusetts (Democrat), 4th District and Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, USA, waits for the start of a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Friday Jan. 29, 2010. Climate change moves to the forefront at the World Economic Forum with the question of what steps world governments, big business and activists can take together to find a path that is both effective environmentally but won't break the bank.
  13. Republican members of the Legislature stand up and clap after listening to Gov. Ed Rendell criticize the length of time it took to pass last year's 101-day-late state budget as Rendell delivers his executive budget address for the fiscal year 2010-2011 to a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  14. Republican gubernatorial candidate for governor and former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan, thanks his family and supporters after the voting results had come in late night Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Ryan was at his after election party in Lombard, Ill.
  15. Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan, thanks his family and supporters after the voting results had come in late night Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Ryan was at his after election party in Lombard, Ill.
  16. Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan, thanks his family and supporters after the voting results had come in late night Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Ryan was at his after election party in Lombard, Ill.

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